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| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | WTTW | After Major Enforcement Operations, the Trump Administration Recalibrates Its Immigration Crackdown | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/01/after-major-enforcement-operations-trump-administration-recalibrates-its-immigration | WASHINGTON (AP) — When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was questioned by senators during his confirmation hearing about his vision for implementing President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda, he said his goal was to keep his department off the front pages of the news. To some degree, he has. Gone … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | WTTW | Brookfield Zoo Workers Strike Over Wages, Healthcare Costs | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/04/brookfield-zoo-workers-strike-over-wages-healthcare-costs | Staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago hit the picket line Monday after members of Teamsters Local 727 and zoo management failed to come to terms over a new contract. “While this is a disappointing announcement, the zoo anticipated this possibility and has comprehensive plans in place to ensure uninterrupted and continued … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | NBC Local | Why did Spirit Airlines shut down? The airline's sudden collapse explained | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/why-did-spirit-airlines-shut-down-the-airlines-collapse-explained/3931546/ | Spirit Airlines has officially gone out of business after 34 years in an abrupt airline collapse that stranded travelers and shocked many, but why did it happen? The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said over … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | NBC Local | Drive fleeing I-90 traffic stop crashes in major suburban intersection: Police | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/drive-fleeing-traffic-stop-crashes-in-major-suburban-intersection-not-far-from-popular-shopping-spot/3931563/ | A driver fleeing a traffic stop crashed in a major northwest suburban intersection sparking road closures and an ongoing investigation Monday afternoon near a popular mall and shopping district, authorities said. The incident began just after 12 p.m. on Meacham Road over Interstate 90 in Schaumburg, not far from Woodfield … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | NBC Local | A $25-per-hour minimum wage? Some Illinois lawmakers are pushing for it | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/a-25-per-hour-minimum-wage-some-illinois-lawmakers-are-pushing-for-it/3931575/ | Multiple Illinois lawmakers are among the sponsors of a proposed Congressional bill to dramatically increase the federal minimum wage to $25-per-hour. Under provisions of the “Livable Wage for All” act, Congress would raise the minimum wage for the first time since 2009, with large corporations required to pay all employees … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Blowing dust expected ahead of possible severe storms | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-blowing-dust-severe-storms | ![Chicago weather: Monday afternoon forecast][18] #### [ Chicago weather: Monday afternoon forecast ][19] Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook. #### The Brief * * Sunny and warm conditions bring highs into the upper 70s and low 80s across Chicago. * A blowing dust advisory and strong … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago-area man sentenced to 50 years for deadly shooting outside party | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kane-county-shooting-party | ![][12] article Ladarius A. Parker | Kane County State's Attorney's Office #### The Brief * * A Chicago-area man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for a 2021 fatal shooting. * Prosecutors said he killed a man sitting in a parked car outside a party in Montgomery. * He … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Indiana man charged in string of armed robberies involving food delivery drivers, police say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/indiana-man-charged-string-armed-robberies-involving-food-delivery-drivers-police-say | #### The Brief * * A 26-year-old man was arrested in northwest Indiana in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers. * The robberies occurred in Michigan City between April 28 and April 30, and the suspect faces three Level 3 felony robbery charges with a … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Man charged after police recover drugs, stolen gun in Joliet raid | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-charged-after-police-recover-drugs-stolen-gun-joliet-raid | ![][1] article Roscoe Norals III **(Joliet Police Department)** #### The Brief * * A Joliet man was arrested after a narcotics investigation uncovered drugs and guns. * Police say one weapon was modified for automatic fire and another was stolen. * He now faces multiple felony drug and weapons charges. … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sky sign point guard Natasha Cloud | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/05/04/sky-sign-point-guard-natasha-cloud | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] The [ Sky ][27] signed veteran point guard Natasha Cloud, the team announced Monday. The Athletic reported the deal … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Former Ald. George Cardenas forms exploratory committee to run for mayor, potentially dividing Latino vote | https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/05/04/george-cardenas-exploratory-committee-mayoral-run-susana-mendoza-alexi-giannoulias | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] A second Latino candidate — former Ald. George Cardenas — is laying the groundwork to run for mayor of … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, known for unique home run calls, dies at 87 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/05/04/yankees-broadcaster-john-sterling-known-for-unique-home-run-calls-dies-at-87 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] NEW YORK — John Sterling, the longtime radio broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls and declaring “theee … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Inga steps into her own sound | https://chicagoreader.com/music/city-of-win-music-chicago/inga-dreamgirl-ingaludes-singer-leo-venus-incantations/ | ![Inga poses in a silver bandeau top and a bunch of colorful beaded necklaces and bracelets, her fingertips resting on her own shoulders][1] “I kept telling people I made art,” Inga says. “Eventually, I started believing it myself.” Credit: ThoughtPoet for Chicago Reader _City of Win is a series curated … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Isabel’s afternoon roundup | https://capitolfax.com/2026/05/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-517/ | * [ Tribune ][1] … > The Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting Monday for its > coverage of Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s immigration > enforcement mission in the Chicago area last fall. […] > > The Tribune’s capstone piece, “ [ 64 days in … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Farmers Markets Return To Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park In May And June | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/04/farmers-markets-return-to-lincoln-square-north-center-irving-park-in-may-and-june/ | LINCOLN SQUARE — Farmers market season has returned, as markets featuring fresh produce, specialty goods and uniquely crafted wares will be held throughout the warmer months in Lincoln Square, Irving Park, North Center and Ravenswood. The Lincoln Square farmers market returns Tuesday morning to its longtime home for the first … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | ABC Local | 17-year-old boy charged in Joliet stabbing that critically injured other teen: police | https://abc7chicago.com/post/boy-charged-joliet-stabbing-critically-injured-other-teen-riverwalk-homes-apartments-broadway-street-police/19037411/ | JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy has been charged in a stabbing that critically injured another 17-year-old boy in Joliet Sunday, police said. The teen has been charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, police said. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | ABC Local | Gaza's children find relief from war trauma through breakdancing | https://abc7chicago.com/post/nuseirat-refugee-camp-children-gaza-find-relief-war-trauma-breakdancing/19037604/ | NUSEIRAT, central Gaza Strip -- Breakdance is helping Palestinian children in Gaza cope with the trauma of war. In the Nuseirat refugee camp, boys and girls from different ages gather every week to dance among the rubble, finding moments of relief and support by dancing. Fayez Saraj is one of … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | ABC Local | Trailer releases for National Geographic documentary 'Time and Water,' in theaters May 29 | https://abc7.com/post/national-geographic-documentary-time-water-gets-trailer-release-date-theaters-nationwide/19037732/ | The glacier ice has a story to tell in the upcoming documentary "Time and Water," coming to theaters at the end of May. National Geographic Documentary Films released the trailer for a new film from award-winning director Sara Dosa. "Time and Water" follows renowned Icelandic poet and author Andri Snr … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | ABC Local | Texas behavioral specialist charged after 16-year-old student with autism was pushed, died: records | https://abc7chicago.com/post/texas-school-behavioral-specialist-accused-pushing-16-year-old-student-autism-died-result-records-show/19037740/ | HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- A Texas school behavior specialist has been charged with injury to the disabled after an incident at a district campus last week, according to court records. The student was identified as a 16-year-old boy with autism, who later died, according to court records. Donald Perkins is … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 4, 2026 | ABC Local | California says State Farm broke the law handling insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires | https://abc7news.com/post/california-says-state-farm-violated-law-handling-insurance-claims-2025-los-angeles-wildfires/19037817/ | SACRAMENTO -- California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said Monday that State Farm violated the law … |